14. WHAT DID YOU DO FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT? That's actually tricky to answer because I don't want this to be interpreted as medical advice. Tylenols and ice packs were effective enough for me. Talk to your care team for anything more advanced than that.
15. HOW DID YOU, SPECIFICALLY, KNOW IT WAS THE RIGHT CHOICE YOU? That's a complicated question because realistically you can't until after it's over and done. I did legitimately have a veil lifting moment upon discovering it was possible for me though. Maybe you will too? Maybe you won't! 1/2
2/2 There's no Joseph Campbell-esque monomyth with queer awakenings or actualization. Trust your own feelings, and if your feelings change about your body or your goals that's fine too. You're the expert on yourself.